California Coastal Cruise

Part One - Should we or Shouldn't we?

"Nothing will change!" Oh those infamous words had come back to haunt me a couple times over the past few years. In reality, the vacations changed dramatically from when we were just a couple to when we began traveling with our children in tow. Everything had to be more carefully planned out compared to a high level of spontaneity and adventure.

When our children both were over five years old, we began cruising again; our favorite vacation mode. The ships who are known to advertise as the Fun Ships provided us with many family cruise vacations that still hold special places in all of our memories. Now both children are teens and while the Fun Ships are still a favorite, we decided to expand their cruise experiences by taking them on a Spring Break Coastal Cruise on the Crown Princess departing Los Angeles on March 19.

Just as if we were booking our first Fun Ship cruise, some anxiety about bringing the kids along are creeping into the back of my mind. Will they enjoy the more elegant decor? Will they enjoy having to dress a little more nicely? Will there be enough other kids on board for them to make new friends with? Will they appreciate the higher level cuisine? Only time will tell I guess. However, with one week left until our departure, they are both brimming with excitement as they begin organizing the clothing that they will be packing. Let the week long count down begin!